Supreme Court warns Uttar Pradesh government over bulldozer action
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has indirectly cautioned the Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, warning that the state risks violating court orders if it proceeds with bulldozer action in Bahraich. The case involves demolition notices issued after communal violence on October 13, where the court clarified that it would not intervene if the properties are illegal but expressed concern over potential violations.
A bench comprising Justice BR Gavai and Justice KV Viswanathan has instructed the state not to take any action before the next hearing, scheduled for tomorrow. The petitioners' lawyer, Senior Advocate CU Singh, highlighted that the demolition notices were issued after the violence and that responses were required within three days. He argued that no protection had been granted to those served with notices.
The Allahabad High Court had earlier extended the response deadline to 15 days, with the Supreme Court questioning the state government’s actions despite this order. The court is currently hearing multiple petitions against the practice of "bulldozer justice," where properties of criminal suspects are targeted for demolition.
In the Bahraich incident, communal clashes erupted after objections to loud music near a mosque during Durga Puja idol immersion, resulting in arson, vandalism, and the death of Ram Gopal Mishra. Authorities have arrested 104 people in connection with the violence, and demolition notices have sparked fear among local residents.
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Two held for assaulting policemen over drinking in public
Bengaluru (PTI): Two police personnel on patrolling duty were allegedly abused and assaulted by a group of four youths after being asked not to consume alcohol in a public place, police said on Wednesday.
Two of the accused -- an engineering student and a software engineer, both in their 20s -- have been arrested in the case, they said.
Efforts are being made to nab the other two suspects, who have been identified, police added.
The incident occurred in the early hours of May 1, when the two personnel, attached to Amrutahalli police station, were patrolling on a two-wheeler near Akashavani Layout, they said.
According to police, while patrolling around 3 am, they noticed four youths who had stopped their car on the road and were consuming alcohol. When they were told to leave, as drinking alcohol in a public place is not permitted, one among them suddenly started abusing them.
When the policemen attempted to take out their lathi from the vehicle, the youths allegedly caught hold of them from behind, grabbed and dragged them, and tore one of their uniforms, the FIR stated.
They assaulted them with their hands and with rings worn, causing injuries to their faces. They also kicked them, causing pain, it said.
Thereafter, the accused allegedly snatched the key of their vehicle, pushed them to the ground, and fled the scene in their car at high speed, police said.
The policemen then immediately went to a hospital for treatment and lodged a complaint against four unknown youths, following which an FIR was registered against them under Sections 121(1) (voluntarily causing hurt or grievous hurt to deter a public servant from duty), 132 (assault or criminal force to deter a public servant from discharge of duty), 304 (snatching), and 3(5) (common intention) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita.
"We have arrested two people in the case and efforts are being made to nab the other two suspects who have been identified," a senior police officer said.
